Machine Operator Trainee

WESTFRASER; Arkansas; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

On-the-job training

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

A leading wood products company in Arkansas is seeking a Machine Operator Trainee to assist with maintaining safe work environments and operating machinery. This entry-level position requires no prior experience and offers on-the-job training, with a focus on promoting from within. The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, be physically fit, and capable of working in a high-volume, outdoor setting. Outstanding benefits begin on Day 1, including retirement contributions and paid vacations.

Qualifications

• No direct experience needed.
• Able to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work areas and clean industrial equipment.
• Operate various light and heavy industrial machinery.
• Support the culture of safety by adhering to safety policies.

Skills

Ability to work outdoors

Physical stamina

Effective communication

Flexibility in job assignments

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Our Machine Operator Trainee is an entry-level role with the expectation that self-motivated individuals will advance into progressively skilled positions.

What you will do:

• Maintaining safe work areas, collecting debris, and disposing of sawdust and dropped lumber in assigned areas
• Cleaning industrial equipment and workstations
• Relieving production positions; operating various light and heavy industrial machinery
• Progressively qualifying on numerous machine centers towork throughout the facility
• Showing a willingness and flexibility to perform various job assignments that may change daily
• Supporting our culture of safety by adhering to mill safety policies and procedures at all times

What you need to be successful:

• No direct experience needed
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud, high-volume environments performing physical tasks throughout the shift
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position which includes walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform all tasks in accordance with West Fraser safety policies and procedures
• Recognize and support our team culture, communicating effectively with all team members
• Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends
• Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment aptitude testing, background check, drug screen test, and physical

Outstanding benefits package including:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

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If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: https://www.westfraser.com/careers/current-opportunities

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).

We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)

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